Monday, July 7, 2008

Our Monday tradition for the last several months has been to head down to Spaghetti Works and enjoy their "Kids Eat Free" day. It's been a great deal, and we've all enjoyed it...until today!We spent a little while at the Science Center and then headed over for lunch. As we were eating, I thought Cody kind of brushed my foot with his foot and I just asked him if he had enough feet room...he said he hadn't moved his feet. Just probably a weird coincidence...Then, as we were ready to leave, we asked Cloe to grab McClain's flip-flops from underneath the table. She put her head under the tablecloth and came back up pretty quickly saying she'd seen ........a MOUSE. GASP! I swooped up Carson from the floor, grabbed Cloe and literally jumped away from our table. Cody peaked his head under the table and sure enough, there was little mouse nibbling on some food in the corner. AUGH!!!!!!!!!! I totally wanted to freak out, start screaming and wiggling my body in that "I JUST SAW MOUSE" little jig that just comes naturally...however, since I'm the mom, I tried to hold it together. In a very mature, calm manner, I grabbed the closest server and quietly said, "There's a MOUSE under our table." She quickly got both managers and they came over and peaked under the tablecloth, too. Funny enough, they didn't see it until Cody pointed it out. SO gross! While they stood around deciding what to do, we packed up to leave. Unfortunately, we'd already paid our bill and no one was offering any paybacks. We also had some leftovers in a box, but we decided quickly to leave those behind! I think our nice little Monday tradition has suddenly halted! We'll be looking for somewhere new with free kid's meals to dine! See you later, dirty little mousy! Ew, gross, augh, squrim, wiggle, ew, ack, chills...I don't think I'll be able to eat spaghetti for months to come!

Our little princess, Cloe, is our firstborn and our only girl. She's as sweet and helpful as they come! Her brothers adore her and don't usually mind her mothering. She's also an aspiring artist, excelling student, and growing pianist!

McClain is our tenderhearted, cuddly boy. He loves to watch Daddy and Grandpa work and will probably one day be the best engineer, mechanic, carpenter around! He's always got a sweet, sticky kiss and a hug ready to give away!

Carson adds boundless amounts of energy and excitement to our family! Playing Superheros, sword-fighting, and saving the world are his favorite activities. He loves school and wants to be a police officer someday!

Maddox is our tag-along baby who officially pushed us into the "Big Family" club. He has a contagious smile and a very easy go-with-the-flow personality. He is never lacking for attention or kisses at our house!

Cody and I have been married for almost fourteen years!We're humbled at all the blessings God has given us along the way. We love to be together and think having four kids is pretty swell...as long as there's enough coffee!